In addition to the formal structure, there is a very interesting new bidding system to allow frequent title matches. It has a lot in common with the linear title that is often referred to in boxing ( The 'man who beat the man' etc.)
The initial schedule of matches that will provide the holders of these titles are scheduled to take place today with the first being for the MAD 'European title' and the last being a MAD World Championship title between reigning BDO Champ Wayne Warren and former World Champion Mark Webster.
An impressive commentary and referee list have been assembled and everything is streamed online. ( check out our social media for links and details).
The exciting schedule for the opening games is below:
JOHN O SHEA v JAMES RICHARDSON – BEST OF 17 x 501 (EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE)
Introductions – Paul Starr
Referee – Robbie Long
Commentary – John Rawlings / Paul Nicholson
Presentation – Paul Starr / Steve Brown
6:30pm - JIM WILLIAMS v RICHIE BURNETT – BEST OF 15 x 501
(WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE)
Introductions – Paul Nicholson
Referee – Robbie Long
Commentary – John Rawlings / Chris Mason
Presentation – Paul Nicholson / Steve Brown
7:30pm – RYAN HOGARTH v GARY STONE – BEST OF 15 x 501
(VACANT SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE)
Introductions – Paul Starr
Referee – Robbie Long
Commentary – Paul Nicholson / Chris Mason
Presentation – Paul Starr / Steve Brown
8:30pm - PAUL HOGAN v DARRYL FITTON – BEST OF 15 x 501
(ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE)
Introductions – Paul Nicholson
Referee – Paul Starr
Commentary – John Rawlings / Chris Mason
Presentation – Paul Nicholson / Steve Brown
9:30pm - WAYNE WARREN v MARK WEBSTER – BEST OF 21 x 501
(WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE MATCH)
Introductions – John Rawling
Referee – Paul Starr
Commentary – John Rawlings / Paul Nicholson
Presentation – Paul Nicholson / Steve Brown
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